PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gold Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tavish McRedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. McRedd has chosen Enter Shikari - Mothership as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ryan
vs
McRedd

185 cm
23
178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gold Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tavish McRedd!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRedd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRedd.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan tries for a takedown but McRedd circles away easily
and McRedd counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan throws a series of punches but McRedd avoids them all with ease.
McRedd lands a jab to the head.
Ryan scores with a one two! McRedd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and McRedd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and McRedd counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gold Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRedd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from McRedd misses.
Gold Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRedd scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McRedd misses with a body shot.
McRedd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and McRedd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan walks into a stiff left hand from McRedd.
McRedd misses with the combination.
McRedd connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan misses with a combination
and McRedd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRedd lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McRedd scores with a nice strike.
Jab by McRedd.
McRedd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryan.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and McRedd counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRedd swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
McRedd throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McRedd.
McRedd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Tavish McRedd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRedd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McRedd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McRedd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McRedd throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for McRedd.
McRedd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRedd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
McRedd lands a slapping body shot.
McRedd throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McRedd counters with a nice uppercut.
McRedd throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McRedd.
McRedd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ryan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
McRedd scores with a body shot.
McRedd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McRedd jabs Ryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McRedd lands with a shot to the body.
McRedd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McRedd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from McRedd.
McRedd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan throws a hook but McRedd avoids it easily.
McRedd throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
McRedd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRedd connects with an inside leg kick.
McRedd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McRedd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and McRedd counters with a nice leg kick.
Ryan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McRedd finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryan's head.
McRedd looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan misses with a takedown

so McRedd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McRedd is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McRedd defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tavish McRedd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McRedd just misses with a punch to the body.

McRedd gets caught flat footed, as Ryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ryan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McRedd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ryan, into his guard.
McRedd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Ryan working for a triangle but McRedd defends it easily.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McRedd's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McRedd is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ryan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McRedd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan has McRedd in his guard.
McRedd content to stall in guard here.
McRedd trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McRedd is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McRedd trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRedd working some strikes from top position.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ryan working for submissions but it's allowed McRedd to get to half guard.

Ryan looking for a kimura from the bottom but McRedd passes into side control!
Ryan tries to bench press McRedd off him but McRedd keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan being controlled for a moment.
Ryan tries to buck McRedd off but McRedd is having none of it.
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McRedd is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan won't allow McRedd to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
McRedd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

McRedd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McRedd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ryan working for a triangle but McRedd defends it easily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing McRedd from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gold Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McRedd quickly recovers to half guard.
McRedd is in trouble now - Ryan has advanced to mount!

Ryan goes for an armbar but McRedd turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McRedd.

Ryan has an active guard here but McRedd has managed to pass into half guard.
McRedd content to control rather than advance.
Ryan is staying active underneath McRedd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
McRedd tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.

Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McRedd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
McRedd is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

McRedd wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McRedd stalling.
Ryan gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McRedd escapes and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McRedd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ryan actively working from the bottom here.

Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan is staying active underneath McRedd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
McRedd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McRedd defends well.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing McRedd from controlling successfully.

McRedd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McRedd has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
McRedd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing McRedd from controlling successfully.
McRedd might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McRedd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Tavish McRedd has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McRedd swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gold Ryan.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!